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In the UK, when it comes to working at height, including situations where there’s a risk of falling, employers must follow a hierarchy of control measures as outlined in the Work at Height Regulations 2005.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024 explores safe and healthy working environments as a fundamental principle and right at work.

When confronted with this in the workplace for health and safety reasons, generally, workers who are asked to shave their beards because of the need to protect them will do so; but there will be times when some workers will refuse. What options does an employer have in that situation and what is the overarching priority of the employer? The health and safety of the worker or the worker’s preferences?

This month is Stress Awareness Month, a wellbeing campaign that raises public awareness of the causes and cures for our modern-day stress.

As we prepare for a long bank holiday weekend, we’ll invariably see all 4 seasons of weather over the weekend! Therefore, it is important to make sure your site is left safe and secure over the 4-day period.

We are regularly asked by customers regarding annual leave and the rules and legislation surrounding carrying over annual leave into the next 12 month leave period.

Face Fit testing is the process of ensuring respiratory protective equipment provides adequate protection to the wearer.

Ramadhan is a holy month for Muslims, which this year started between the 23rd or 24th March depending on where you are in the world. As the most important month in the Muslim calendar, Muslims fast during daylight hours for 30 days.

As a manager, you must ensure that you are doing everything that you can to not only minimise the risk of employee conflict at work, but also taking the necessary steps in reporting any physical altercations.

Employers need to be aware that there have been recent changes to First Aid at Work Guidelines (L74). This article details the changes made in the most recent update and what actions businesses can take when addressing first-aid provision in the workplace.